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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.31, 604.97 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.31, 604.97 and 114.75 is: 172.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.31 : 604.97 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.31/604.97 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.31x = 604.97 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.31x = 69,420.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,420.16/403.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.13

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